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finely

[ fahyn-lee ]

adverb

  1. in a fine manner; excellently; elegantly; delicately; nicely; minutely; subtly.
  2. in fine particles or pieces:

    finely chopped onions.



finely

/ ˈڲɪԱɪ /

adverb

  1. into small pieces; minutely
  2. precisely or subtly
  3. splendidly or delicately
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of finely1

First recorded in 1275–1325; from Middle English word fineliche; fine 1, -ly
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In Tuesday's first session against two-time Crucible finalist Carter, neither player was at their best, with it seemingly finely balanced at 5-4 to O'Sullivan.

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My favorite way to cook frozen peas is sautéing them in a hot pan alongside butter, minced garlic, finely chopped onions and lemon juice.

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But Carter taking the final two frames of the session has left the match finely poised before Wednesday's second session.

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The squishy Amoroso’s roll is packed with finely shaved Black Angus beef, fried onions and melted American cheese — though mushrooms and halal chicken are also available as fillings.

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Perfectly towering, golden and impossibly layered — each sheet of butter and dough separating just enough to create something with both the rustic satisfaction of a classic biscuit and the precision of a finely made pastry.

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